Suicide Rates for U.S. Soldiers at Record High
As of the end of 2008, a US soldier was more likely to commit suicide than an American civilian This trend is now under investigation by the U Army, which must grapple with the extent of inadequate psychological support available to soldiers coming home.
As of the end of 2008, a US soldier was more likely to commit suicide than an American civilian. This trend is now under investigation by the U.S. Army, which must grapple with the extent of inadequate psychological support available to soldiers coming home.
TRUTHDIG’S JOURNALISM REMAINS CLEAR“All Things Considered” on NPR:
The Army has commissioned a $50 million study to help explain the rash of suicides. With so much unknown, officers have been pleading with soldiers to watch each other.
“Make sure they are in touch with that ground of reality, and that they’re not thinking of doing something stupid, like killing themselves,” says Chaplain Kevin Wilkinson to a briefing room full of 101st Airborne Division soldiers.
The storytellers of chaos tried to manipulate the political and media narrative in 2025, but independent journalism exposed what they tried to hide.
When you read Truthdig, you see through the illusion.
Support Independent Journalism.
TD Original
By forging creative and invisible networks that allow them to survive, they are finding a way to be free despite the Taliban bans.
Middle East
While the Taliban have of course objected to handing over the former U.S. base, Russia and China will also have something to say.
Global Voices
Pakistan and Iran are deporting Afghans back to poverty, repression and uncertainty in one of the decade’s largest forced migrations.
Immigration
An Afghan national faces an increasingly opaque path toward the protection he was promised. His situation is chilling but not unique.
Middle East
What did we think nearly 50 years of war and neglect was going to do to the country?
Middle East
What some in Joe Biden's administration appear to see as an opportunity to sideline Hezbollah is really a trap destined for failure.
You need to be a supporter to comment.
There are currently no responses to this article.
Be the first to respond.